Sun publisher’s apology to Prince Harry and Tom Watson – full text | News UK

Prince Harry has settled High Court legal action against the publisher of The Sun, News Group Newspapers (NGN), accepting an apology for intruding into his private life – currently undisclosed but “substantial” damages. with the

Here is NGN’s full apology to Prince Harry:

The NGN has offered the Duke of Sussex a full and unequivocal apology for the serious interference by T.He became involved in his private life between 1996 and 2011, including incidents of illegal activities conducted by private investigators.That sun.

NGN also offers a full and unequivocal apology to the Duke of Sussex for the phone hacking, surveillance and misuse of private information by journalists and private investigators at News of the World.

The NGN apologized to the Duke for the extensive coverage and serious intrusion into his private life, as well as the private life of Diana, Princess of Wales, his late mother, particularly during her younger years. asked for We acknowledge and apologize for the distress caused to Duke, and for the damage to relationships, friendships and family, and have agreed to pay him substantial damages.

Without admitting any illegality, it is also acknowledged that the NGN’s response to the 2006 arrests and subsequent operations was deplorable.

The NGN also offers a full and unequivocal apology to Lord Watson for the unwarranted intrusion into his private life during his tenure.Revised by News of the World during the period 2009-2011.

This included his placement in 2009 under the supervision of News of the World journalists and journalists directed by him. NGN also acknowledged the negative impact it had on Lord Watson’s family and apologized and agreed to pay him substantial damages.

In addition, in 2011 News International was informed that Lord Watson was being secretly supplied with information from within News International. We now understand that this information was false, and that Lord Watson had received no such confidential information.

NGN fully and unequivocally apologizes for this.

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